Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a shearing blade specifically for use in a cut-off die set of the type used to cut tubing continuously emanating from a mill. The present invention is directed toward the shearing blade assembly used in conjunction with the notching blade of the cut-off die set. The subject device includes a mounting block fixed to the upper platen of the die set, a shearing blade mounted in a shearing blade cartridge, and a locking stud rotatably mounted on the mounting block which threadably engages and secures the shearing blade cartridge to the mounting block.

Abstract: A die cart adapted to be used for the removal and installation of a cut-off die set from the carriage of a cut-off press. Whereby a slide member operating on a set of guide rails mounted to an independent frame and driven by a drive screw assembly is coupled to the die set. The drive screw assembly is then rotated to pull the die set off the carriage of the cut-off press onto the die cart and the die cart is then removed. Further, the guide rails are pivotal about a point on the frame to enable the die cart to install and remove cut-off die sets secured from the inclined carriage of a cut-off press.

Abstract: A shearing blade assembly specifically for use in a double cut die set of the type used to cut tubing continuously emanating from a tube mill. The present invention is directed toward the shearing blade assembly used in conjunction with the notching blade of the cut-off die set. The subject device includes a mounting block fixed to the upper platen of a die set, a shearing blade mounted to a shearing blade cartridge. The shearing blade cartridge is then inserted into the mounting block and is retained in position by a cam lock assembly. The cam lock assembly and cartridge system allows the shearing blade to be quickly and efficiently removed and replaced as needed.

Abstract: A notching blade assembly specifically for use in a double-cut die set of the type used to cut tubing continuously emanating from the tube mill. The present invention is directed toward the notching blade assembly used in conjunction with the vertical guillotine blade of the cut-off die set to notch the upper surface of the tubing prior to the shearing cut.The subject device includes a guide member mounted to a cross slide assembly affixed to a double cut die set, having a notching blade holder displaceably mounted to the guide member allowing the holder to be positioned at any point along the guide member. The invention further includes an adjustment screw mounted in a base and threadedly; coupled to the notching blade holder, whereby rotation of the adjustment screw can be used to vary the position of the notching blade holder on said guideway.

Abstract: A shearing blade assembly specifically for use in a double cut die set of the type used to cut tubing continuously emanating from a tube mill. The present invention is directed toward the shearing blade assembly used in conjunction with the notching blade of the cut-off die set. The subject device includes a mounting block fixed to the upper platen of a die set, a shearing blade mounted to a shearing blade cartridge. The shearing blade cartridge is then inserted into the mounting block and is retained in position by a cam lock assembly. The cam lock assembly and cartridge system allows the shearing blade to be quickly and efficiently removed and replaced as needed.